It looks like the retail powers to be (the ones with the marketing purse strings) have made the big move from CARS to PLANES … PLANES is now marketing-wise, a world above CARS – CARS, the PLANES Flanker brand if you want to get all details-ugly. With the movie coming out today and the DVD […]

If you’re having problems assembling your PLANES Gift Set Tent-Hanger … take a few deep breaths and this Mattel supplied photo might help you complete this threading the needle through the magnetic plutonium casing scenario … Try and place the stick-end of the flag thingee into the concave-hole portion of the plastic tent – in […]

The Walt Disney Studios unveiled new details about its upcoming animation slate this morning at the D23 Expo, showcasing new imagery, signature music and behind-the-scenes stories surrounding the roster of upcoming animated adventures. The presentation included information about the just-announced feature film “Zootopia” (working title) from Walt Disney Animation Studios, and the newest film in […]

This seems like a pretty good deal (along with free shipping) on a 34-pack of Duracell AA or AAA batteries for $13.99. This is a Gold Box deal so it’ll expire by the end of today. You can save another $.70 if you sign for the subscribe deal. It’s not a bad way to go […]

Photos courtesy of “Nikko” and “Disney.” Artist demoing how diecasts are created. He must be real – it’s a Toyfair Lightning McQueen. Did anyone offer a slice of Convention Center pizza as a trade? Different display from SDCC. A lot of wasted empty space … too bad no one brought the 2014 diecast CARS. That […]

It’s a busy weekend with 4 major movies opening though none really competes with PLANES. “Elysium,” Matt Damon’s dystopian scifi thriller, “We’re the Millers,” an R-rated comedy and “Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters” aimed at the pre-teen & teen/Harry Potter crowd. Box Office Mojo … “Disney’s Planes—a Cars spin-off that was originally set for direct-to-video […]

The Convoy Brothers have successfully moved from the Anaheim Convention Center to a nice comfy hotel room. Housekeeping will wonder who goes to Costco to load up on Motor Oil while on vacation? 🙂 BTW, tax is NOT included in the $100 price of the Convoy Brothers. So, it’s really $108 for the set or […]

Limited to 500. $75.00 each (+Tax)* beginning Friday, August 9, 2013. There is no buying limit so they could be gone fast. Each Limited Edition D23 Lightning McQueen RIDE will come complete with: ·        2013 Limited Edition Lightning McQueen Body 1:18th Scale ·        Blue 5 Bolt Rims ·        Lightyear Slickz Tires ·        Limited Edition D23 […]

Today is the LAST DAY for the Kmart Free Ivan Deluxe Diecast Offer. Buy $20 worth of Mattel Disney Pixar products (Mattel products! $20 Before TAXES)! Either CARS or PLANES items and get a free Ivan for every $20 worth of product. Today is the LAST DAY (August 8, 2013) for a valid receipt! You […]

In addition to the Convoy Brothers, Mattel is selling a Mini Buzz Lightyear from the short “Small Fry” as mini Buzz is a “happy meal” toy, so why not an entire happy meal to go with it! It’s unknown if the fries are 3D or 2D cardboard – but I guess when you get one […]